Many Russians Choose Vietnam for Beach Vacations

Over 742,000 Russians visited Vietnam in the first half of 2026. This is 2.8 times more than last year.

Russia is now Vietnam's third-largest source of foreign tourists.

7.8% of all Russian package tours were to Vietnam. This is according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia.

The association thinks Vietnam will receive over one million Russian visitors this year. This is a 50% increase from 2019.

Vietnam is now more popular than Thailand and China for Russian tourists.

More flights to Vietnam have helped this growth.

Tourists like visiting Nha Trang beach in Vietnam.

There are 85-95 weekly charter flights from Russia to Cam Ranh International Airport.

Nha Trang received 620,000 Russian visitors in the first half of 2026.

Russian travel operators are now looking at new areas in Vietnam.

Some tour operators have signed agreements to start direct charter flights to Quang Ninh Province.

Vietnam's appeal is a key factor in its popularity.

A Russian travel blogger said Vietnam is cheaper than Türkiye and more colourful than Thailand.

There are five main reasons why Russians like Vietnam: easy visas, low costs, many hotels, safety, and local experiences.

Russian travelers have limited options due to high costs and complicated flights to other destinations.

Many Russians are now choosing Asian beach locations.

Russian visitors want to experience local culture.

Russian travel companies are changing how they operate in Vietnam.

In the past, charter programs focused on winter holidays to Phu Quoc Island.

Now, airlines and tour operators offer seasonal programs to Da Nang and Nha Trang during the summer.

This change is due to strong cooperation between Russian travel companies and local authorities in Vietnam.

Khanh Hoa Province vice chairman met with Inna Tour to coordinate flight schedules.

Travel operators are increasing summer flights to Da Nang and preparing to launch direct services to Phu Quoc this autumn.

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